Desolation and Joy

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Desolation

Desolation noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: his desolation after his twin brother died was incurable
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Joy is an antonym for desolation in topics: distress, barrenness.
Nearby Words: desolate, desolately, desolated, desolating

Joy

Joy noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.
Usage example: the inexpressible joy that the couple are feeling upon the birth of their first child
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Antonyms for Joy
Desolation is an antonym for joy.
Nearby Words: joyful, joyous, joyless, joyfully, joyously
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How words are described

utter utter desolation utter joy
true true desolation true joy
obvious obvious desolation obvious joy
beautiful beautiful desolation beautiful joy
Other adjectives: unexpected, magical.
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